Poppy Jasper

Object/Artifact

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Crater Rock Museum

Name/Title

Poppy Jasper

Entry/Object ID

78.59.241

Description

Chemical Composition: SiO2 Crystal System: Triclinic System Description: Common Name: Jasper Chemistry: SiO2 , Silicon dioxide Class: Class: Silicates Location: Yreka, CA Description: (Delmar) Poppy Jasper. A large, broken block of stone from a house built in 1880 in Yreka, made of poppy jasper from the Yreka area. This piece was the keystone to the fireplace. Colors: Brick red with 'eyes' and swirls in grays and black. Block is in an oblong, five-sided shape.

Collection

Delmar Smith Mineral Collection

Acquisition

Accession

78.59

Source or Donor

Delmar Smith Agate Collection

Acquisition Method

Gift

Dimensions

Height

10 in

Width

2-5/8 in

Length

6 in

Location

Location

Container

Back Row

Drawer

Bottom

Shelf

Right, Right

Building

Founders Room

Category

Permanent

Moved By

Ray Blohm

Date

January 4, 2012

Location

Container

Back Row

Drawer

Bottom

Shelf

Right, Right

Wall

West

Building

Founders Room

Category

Permanent

Moved By

Ray Blohm

Date

January 4, 2012

Location

Shelf

Bottom

Cabinet

Case # 5

Room

Mentzer Hall

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Category

Permanent